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NZ Autocar
2 days ago
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
New Suzuki e Vitara undercuts Elroq and EV3
The compact Suzuki e Vitara electric SUV is now available in the UK and is selling for less than EV3 and Skoda Elroq. That makes it amongst the most affordable in its class. It also comes with the option of all-wheel drive. Expect it here in 2026. An entry-level variant will be available with a 49kWh battery. Every other version gets a 61kWh battery pack, good for almost 400km of range. New electric Vitara cannot compete on range with the EV3 and Elroq, both being around the 600km mark. Despite a claimed maximum charging speed of 150kW, the e Vitara takes around 30 minutes to recharge from 15 to 70 per cent. See our Suzuki Swift RSC review here. The base model has a 106kW/189Nm motor. A medium-spec variant will come with a 128kW motor also driving the front wheels. Meantime, the top AWD variant has dual motors good for 135kW/300Nm. An Allgrip e 4wd system has a Trail mode that brakes spinning wheels and can send torque across the axle for improved traction. Normal, Eco and Sport modes are also available, while a button on the centre console ramps up the regen. Available to order from July, Suzuki hasn't yet revealed full specifications for the two trim levels. However, much is already known about this newcomer. New electric platform The e Vitara sits on a new EV-dedicated platform called 'Heartect-e'. Suzuki jointly developed it with Toyota and Daihatsu. A heat pump comes standard fit. At 4275mm long and with a wheelbase of 2700mm, the e Vitara is 100mm longer than its ICE power sib. There's an extra 200mm between the wheels for added interior space. It is wider and taller too, though is obviously heavier. The lightest version weighs in at 1702kg, while the dual-motor variant is nearly 1900kg. By contrast, the heaviest petrol Vitara is 1375kg. The design of the e Vitara echoes that of the Suzuki eVX concept revealed in January 2023. Key features include angular wheelarches, a sloping roofline, and extensive use of plastic cladding. There's a three-point matrix lighting signature at the front and rear. Both 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels will be on offer. The e Vitara has slightly more complex body surfacing than the concept while there's no faux-skid plate. Production versions use conventional door handles versus flush-mount items for the concept. The rear ones are hidden in the C-pillar. Its charging port is above the front-right wheelarch. Interior and practicality The concept's interior design isn't quite so motor-show ready but is a step forward on that of the ICE Vitara. Behind the two-spoke steering wheel is a 10.25-inch digital driver's display, part of a widescreen set-up that includes the 10.1-inch central infotainment screen. There's a small row of physical climate controls located on the dash, and a floating centre console. Also present are a rotating gear selector, a wireless charging pad, cup-holders and a large storage area underneath the centre console with charge outlets. The floor in the rear, while flat, is set high which might not suit taller adults. There's another pair of charging ports and two sets of ISOFIX child-seat mount points in the rear. Its 306-litre boot isn't huge; the smaller Jeep Avenger has 355 litres, by comparison. The Suzuki does feature a 60:40-split sliding rear bench though. It can be pulled forward by approximately 20cm. Even so, a high boot floor means maximum e Vitara luggage space is only 320 litres. Suzuki's will share electric tech with Toyota Toyota's Urban Cruiser is a rebadged e Vitara. It is the second electric model in its passenger car range after the bZ4X. And these will also be joined by the C-HR EV soon. Toyota and Suzuki have been working together on vehicles since 2016. In the UK, Toyota's Corolla Touring Sports and RAV4 PHEV have been rebadged as Suzuki Swace and Across, respectively. We asked Suzuki New Zealand about its intentions for e Vitara and it says it plans to launch the EV here next year. Timing is yet to be confirmed but CEO, Gary Collins, says it will likely here early to midway though next year.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Made-in-India Suzuki e Vitara launched in the UK. India launch in…
The Suzuki e Vitara is now available in the UK priced between 29,999 Pounds and 37,799 Pounds (approx. ₹35-44 lakh) Notify me Suzuki has launched its maiden all-electric offering, the e Vitara, in the UK. The new Suzuki e Vitara is priced at 29,999 Pounds (approx. ₹ 35 lakh) in the UK for the base variant, going up to 37,799 Pounds (approx. ₹ 44 lakh) for the top-spec variant. The e-Vitara is manufactured in India at Suzuki's facility in Gujarat and exported to global markets. The model is slated to arrive in the country later this year. UK-Spec Suzuki e Vitara: Battery & Range The UK-spec Suzuki e Vitara is available in two variants - Motion and Ultra. The 49 kWh battery pack is available only on the Motion trim, while the larger 61 kWh battery pack is available on both trims. The latter also gets Suzuki's AllGrip all-wheel drive system that sends power to all four wheels. The e Vitara with the 49 kWh battery promises a range of 346 km (WLTP), while the 61 kWh version has a higher range of 428 km (WLTP) on a single charge. The automaker is offering a warranty of 10 years/160,000 km on the vehicle and battery in the UK. Also Read : Maruti Suzuki cuts near-term e Vitara production plan amid rare earth magnet crisis The Suzuki e Vitara is available in two variants - Motion and Ultra, in the UK. Battery options include a 49 kWh and 61 kWh with the latter getting a dual-motor setup The e Vitara is powered by a single motor on the lower trims, which produces 142 bhp. The higher trims get the dual-motor setup with 4WD churning out 178 bhp and 300 Nm of peak torque. The dual motor variants are paired with only the 61 kWh battery pack, offering a reduced range of 412 km (WLTP). Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: India Launch The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara made its India debut at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo in January, and was slated to arrive in the domestic market by March this year. However, the launch has been delayed to September this year. The e Vitara is made in India at the automaker's plant in Gujarat for global markets. The launch is slated for September, according to Maruti's previous announcement Not just the e Vitara, Suzuki will also manufacture its badge-engineered cousin, the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV, which was also showcased at Bharat Mobility, for global markets. That said, Toyota India is yet to announce a timeline for the launch of the model in the country. Needless to say, the e Vitara will be hitting the showroom floors first. Suzuki will be churning out about 70,000 units of the e Vitara in its first year of production, most of which have been allocated for exports. That said, production plans were rejigged in the wake of the rare earth magnet shortages, reducing the outflow for the first two quarters (Q1 & Q2) of FY2026. The company now plans to produce 8,200 units, against a previous estimate of 26,500 units during the same period. It needs to be seen if Maruti will be able to hold on to the September timeline for launching the e Vitara or will have to rework its plans again for India. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India. First Published Date: 18 Jun 2025, 11:53 AM IST
Entrepreneur
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Entrepreneur
Amid Rare Earth Crisis, Maruti Suzuki Revises EV Plans
The auto major is aiming to produce around 8,000 units of the model by September, as against the previous plan of rolling out over 26,000 units during the same period You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Maruti Suzuki India has cut near-term production targets for its upcoming electric vehicle e-Vitara because of rare earths shortages, according to Reuters. The auto major is aiming to produce around 8,000 units of the model by September, as opposed to the earlier plan of rolling out over 26,000 units during the same period. The company however plans to make up for the production slump with a target to produce around 67,000 units of the model by FY26. The e-Vitara is crucial to Maruti's EV plans in the country marking its entry in the segment. Earlier this week, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava said there will be no impact on the company's production due to the shortage of rare earth magnets as of now. Domestic carmakers are forced to take steps as the Chinese government has put restrictions since April 4 on the export of rare earth elements and related magnets. China controls over 90 percent of global processing capacity for the magnets, used across sectors. China's export curbs on some rare earth have shocked the global auto industry, as companies struggle to maintain supply chains. While some companies in the United States, Europe and Japan are seeing ease of supplies after securing licences from Beijing, India is still waiting for China's approval amid fears of shutting down production. The domestic automobile industry has sought government support in seeking approvals from the Chinese government for importing rare earth magnets used in various applications, including passenger cars.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara production plans revised amid supply crunch: Report
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is seen here at the Auto Expo 2025. (ANI) Notify me Maruti Suzuki's debut in India's electric vehicle (EV) landscape has hit an unexpected roadblock. The country's largest carmaker has drastically scaled down production targets for its first all-electric SUV, the e-Vitara, slashing planned output for the April–September period by over 65 per cent, a Reuters report has stated. Internal records disclose that the automaker now seeks to manufacture only 8,200 units within this timeframe, a steep reduction from its original 26,500 units. The action is due to a shortage of supply of rare earth materials—key elements that are part of EV components such as magnets and motors. China, which dominates the provision of these materials, has made them more difficult to obtain under tightened export controls. The control is part of an overarching geopolitical agenda by China, with the consequence cascading across the world's auto supply chains. Company maintains annual EV production target In spite of the delay, Maruti Suzuki is confident of achieving its yearly target of 67,000 e-Vitaras production by March 2026. The auto manufacturer is going to increase production sharply in the latter half of the financial year, aiming to clock over 58,000 units from October to March. The change in production timeline indicates a revised approach as the automaker tries to adjust to volatile supply situations. Also Read : Maruti Suzuki India eyes 4 lakh exports in FY26 to counter domestic market slowdown The report states that under the new plan, Maruti hopes to manufacture around 440 e-Vitaras per day at its peak capacity during the remainder of the current fiscal year, making up for the initial slowdown. Two supply chain insiders, while confirming the production cut, said the exact scale of the reduction was known only to top executives. Exports may see delays The e-Vitara holds significant strategic value not just for the Indian market but also as a key export product for Suzuki's global network. Majority of the EVs manufactured in India had to be exported to overseas destinations, such as Europe and Japan, with export deliveries anticipated to commence in mid-2025. If production interruptions take any longer, this will impact Suzuki's international contractual obligations on supply and is anticipated to delay their ultimate electrification plans. Suzuki had already highlighted India as a manufacturing base for their global EV plans, adding even greater consequence to this slowdown. Also watch: Maruti Suzuki plans EV dominance in India | Maruti's EV strategy revealed | e Vitara launch soon Fierce competition, shifting market dynamics The timing could not be worse for Maruti Suzuki, which has been battling to recapture lost ground at the hands of competitors Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. Both of them have taken the lead in the electric mobility segment, providing feature-laden EVs that attract India's fast-changing consumer base. Maruti's share in the domestic passenger vehicle segment has slipped to 41 per cent, down from 51 per cent just five years ago. Compounding the problem is the coming of the world EV behemoth Tesla to India, which will only enhance the rivalry. Scaling back long-term EV ambitions The present production problems are not the only indication of recalibration in Maruti Suzuki. The parent entity of MSIL, Suzuki Motor Corporation, has reportedly changed its long-term plans and Indian production objectives. The automaker has trimmed its 2031 sales target from 3 million vehicles to 2.5 million and has reduced the number of planned EV launches from six to four. Also Read : No impact of rare earth magnet shortage on production so far: Maruti Suzuki Chairman Even though Maruti insists that there is no "material impact" on the e-Vitara's launch schedule at present, market analysts caution that persistent supply chain issues might cause cascading delays. With EV bookings still to commence and major competitors already well-placed in the market, the company is under growing pressure to deliver. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India, Upcoming EV Bikes in India. First Published Date: 11 Jun 2025, 09:18 AM IST
Malay Mail
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
India's Maruti Suzuki cuts near-term EV production amid rare earths crisis
NEW DELHI, June 11 — Maruti Suzuki has cut near-term production targets for its maiden electric vehicle e-Vitara by two-thirds because of rare earths shortages, a document showed, in the latest sign of disruption to the auto industry from China's export curbs. India's top carmaker, which said on Monday it had not seen any impact yet from the supply crisis, now plans to make about 8,200 e-Vitaras between April and September, versus an original goal of 26,500, according to a company document seen by Reuters. It cited 'supply constraints' in rare earth materials that are vital in making magnets and other components across a range of hi-tech industries. Maruti still plans to meet its output target of 67,000 EVs for the year ending March 2026 by ramping up production in subsequent months, the document said. China's curbs on some rare earth exports have rocked the global auto industry, with companies warning of severe supply chain disruptions. While some companies in the United States, Europe and Japan are seeing supplies easing as they secure licences from Beijing, India is still waiting for China's approval amid fears of production stoppages. Launched amid much fanfare at India's car show in January, the e-Vitara is crucial to Maruti's EV push in the country, marking its entry in a segment that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government wants to grow to 30 per cent of all car sales by 2030 from about 2.5 per cent last year. The setback could also hurt parent Suzuki Motor, for which India is the biggest market by revenue and a global production hub for EVs. The bulk of the made-in-India e-Vitaras are earmarked for export by Suzuki to its major markets like Europe and Japan around summer 2025. Maruti told reporters last week the rare earths issue had no 'material impact' on the e-Vitara's launch timeline. Chair RC Bhargava said there was 'no impact at the moment' on production, local media reported on Monday. Maruti and Suzuki did not respond to requests for comment yesterday. Maruti shares trading on the Indian stock exchange fell as much as 1.4 per cent to the day's low after the news. Maruti is yet to open bookings for the e-Vitara with some analysts warning it is already late to launch EVs in the world's third-largest car market where Tesla is also expected to begin sales this year. Under its previous plan 'A', Maruti was to produce 26,512 e-Vitaras between April and September — the first half of the fiscal year. Under the revised plan 'B', it will manufacture 8,221, the document showed, indicating a two-thirds cut in its production schedule. However, in the second half of the financial year — between October and March 2026 — Maruti plans to ramp up production to 58,728 e-Vitaras, or about 440 per day at its peak, versus a previous target of 40,437 for those six months under plan A. Two supply chain sources confirmed Maruti's plan to scale back e-Vitara production because of rare earth magnet shortages but were not privy to the exact numbers. The rare earths crisis comes as Maruti is already grappling to recover market share lost to Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra's feature-rich SUVs. These companies also lead India's EV sales. Maruti's share of India's passenger vehicle market is down to 41 per cent from a recent peak of about 51 per cent in March 2020. Suzuki has trimmed its sales target for India to 2.5 million vehicles by March 2031 from 3 million previously, and scaled back its lineup of EV launches to just four, instead of the six planned before, as competition in the South Asian nation intensifies. — Reuters
